Bringing together ASEAN leaders to shape the future of higher education through Teaching & Learning, Research & Innovation, Young Academics, Planetary Health, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and TVET.
The ASEAN Higher Education Leadership Forum 2025 (ASHELF) brings together leaders from across Southeast Asia to strengthen higher education leadership in addressing global challenges. The forum highlights six focus areas: Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, Young Academics, Planetary Health, Artificial Intelligence, and Technical and Vocational Education (TVET). Through dialogue and collaboration, ASHELF aims to shape practical solutions and a shared vision for the future of higher education in ASEAN.
Find out how to get to the venue, where to stay, and what to expect in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Key Objectives
Please select your preferred cluster to complete registration. Each cluster has its own programme and registration form.
Leading Higher Education in the AI Era: Innovation, Ethics, and Human-Centered Futures
Empowering the Next Generation of Southeast Asian Scholars
Fostering A Responsible and Impact-Driven ASEAN Research and Innovation Ecosystem
Adaptive Learning and Values-Based Education: Shaping Next-Gen Higher Education
TVET Leadership in ASEAN: Skills Futures in the Age of AI and Digital Transformation
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